Title:
Cost Comparison: Ferrocement and
Concrete Versus Steel
Author(s):
Martin E. Iorns
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
5
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
45-50
Keywords:
bonding; concrete construction; construc-tion
costs; ferrocement; floating bridges; floating docks;
harbor structures; offshore structures; precast con-crete;
reinforcing materials; ships; shotcrete.
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1983
Abstract:
A type of ferrocement produced by shotcrete laminating, in conjunction with precast concrete bulkheads, enables barges, ships, pontoon wharves, and floating concrete structures of any size to be built at a lower cost than if fabricated from welded steel. The structures can be built directly on the water at or near the point of use, free from any constraints imposed by the location or size of shipbuilding facilities.*